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Subject: Re: Evolution of Math
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:18:32 -0500
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On Sun, 15 Oct 2006 14:50:36 GMT, WingedMessenger <Boy@Flying.high>
wrote:
>::darkshadows:: wrote in news:vjh4j2585jp2g485ntb99q0l5os085s0tg@4ax.com:
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>> Subject: Evolution of Math
>>
>>
>>
>> Last week I purchased a burger and fries at McDonalds for $3.58.
>>
>> The counter girl took my $4.00 and I pulled 8 cents from my pocket and
>> gave
>> it to her. She stood there, holding the nickel and 3 pennies. While
>> looking
>> at the screen on her register, I sensed her discomfort and tried to
>> tell
>> her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the manager for help.
>> While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she stood there and
>> cried. Why do I tell you this?
>>
>> Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950s...........
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>>
>>
>> Teaching Math In 1950
>>
>> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production
>> is
>> 4/5 of the price. What is his profit?
>>
>>
>>
>> Teaching Math In 1960
>>
>> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production
>> is
>> 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?
>>
>>
>>
>> Teaching Math In 1970
>>
>> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production
>> is
>> $80. Did he make a profit?
>>
>>
>>
>> Teaching Math In 1980
>>
>> A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production
>> is
>> $80 and his! profit is $20 Your assignment: Underline the number 20.
>>
>>
>>
>> Teaching Math In 1990
>>
>> A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and
>> inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the
>> preservation of our woodlands. He does this so he can make a profit of
>> $20.
>> What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class
>> participation after answering the question: How did the birds and
>> squirrels
>> feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers.)
>>
>>
>>
>> Teaching Math In 2006
>>
>> Un ranchero vende una carretera de maderapara $100. El cuesto de la
>> produccion era $80. Cuantos tortillas se puede comprar?
>>
>>
>
>WOW is mathematics so extreme over your side lol.
>
>Mercury.
I thought you might like how Math is taught in 2006.
darkshadows
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